KASARAGOD: Sharing his dream for a new India, and praising the people of Kerala for their political sensibility and participation in governance, AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi promised that Kasaragod will be turned into an industrial hub once the UPA comes to power at the centre again.

"We want India to challenge China as the manufacturing capital of the world and develop cities like Kasaragod, to become the hubs of manufacturing," he shared his dream with the thousands of people, mainly youth who participated in the campaign meeting of UDF candidate T Siddique, braving the heat at the Municipal Stadium in Kasaragod on Saturday.

Kasaragod has immense potential for development thanks to the availability of land and resources apart from rail and road connectivity as also ports, he said.

Promising to look into the concerns of the areca nut farmers of Kasaragod, Rahul also emphasized on the party's commitment towards the endosulfan victims and promised a comprehensive rehabilitation package for them.

Underscoring the imperativeness of improving the education and healthcare scenario in the country, Rahul said the Congress will ensure the poor people's right to healthcare and education. "Success always comes from partnership and we want partnership between the business community and the poor people; partnership between people of different states, because we want to show the world that there is place for everyone in this country."

He also blasted the dictatorial politics of the BJP and also the politics of violence, pointing fingers towards the CPM. There should be no place for violence or intimidation in the politics of Kerala, he said.

Praising the women of Kerala for their role in the politics and industry and also their service towards the society through the community of the nurses who look after the sick in the length and breadth of the country, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress will spend a lot of time for the empowerment of the women community and asserted once again that the women's reservation bill in parliament bill be passed once the Congress comes to power once again.

roger k (unknown)Rich statements coming from Rahul Khan ! What did he and his looting mum Sonia Khan were doing for the last 10 years of power with their UPA government ? Busy, thieving $2 billion from India ? We, Indians are not ' thick ' as you Italian morons, Rahul Khan. Your game is up, Mr.Khan !Agree (1)Disagree (1)Recommend (0)

rjraman8448 (Chennai)The UPA had lost a golden opportunity to make India the manufacturing capital. They had a ten year tenure. Rahul shall tell the Nation what prevented this achievement when they inherited an economy which was growing at 8.5 %.Agree (0)Disagree (1)Recommend (0)

rajiv (Location)No need to challenge china. Just bring back the money you and your friends have looted. It will feed the nation.Agree (1)Disagree (1)Recommend (1)

没必要挑战中国。只要把你和你朋友掠夺的钱拿回来就可以，足够养活国家了。

RNMalhotra (NDelhi)WHO STOPPED YOU TO DO THE NEEDFUL IN THE PAST 60 YEARS.Agree (1)Disagree (0)Recommend (1)

在过去60年里，是什么阻止你做这些必须做的事情。

N.Shekar (Bangalore)Manufacturing what??????Children and increase the population??????Why does not this half baked, half Italian non sense make a clear and perfect statement.???????Agree (0)Disagree (1)Recommend (0)

Harisarit (Mysore-India)Lazy head Rahul novv putting up dreams before poor public after looting the nation for 10 years. But no one is going to buy your selfish call. India is united to vote for Sri Modi led BJP and its allies. Shun congress, vote for India, cast your vote for united India. VVe for BJP, VVe am for Modi !

Bitter Truth (India)was he sleeping from last 10 years when Congress was in power? of wait a minute, they were busy with scams & ghotalas

在国大党过去10年执政期间，他在睡觉吗？哦等等，他们忙着制造丑闻呢

Virendra ()Rahul,don't you think that Congress has been fooling and robbing people for long time,and now you are trying to make people believe that India will challenge China in manufacturing if Congress comes to power. You must be confidant that Congress is not going to win,so you becoming PM is out of question,about time to stop fooling the innocent public.

Ashok Prabhu (Margao,Goa.)We are the leading corruption Capital,this part of the Hemisphere ,thanks to the rule of the Holy Family.

我们是东半球领先的腐败之都，多亏了神圣家族的统治。

Harackchandjain Bafna (Unknown)to challenge we need money which is stashed away by our dear congress men where will money come from

要挑战中国，我们得有钱。钱都被亲爱的国大党藏起来了，哪里有钱啊。

Dilip (Mumbai)You are promising that you did not bother for 60 years of your dynasty. You and your mother do not know how to do it except politics, power, and scams. If you become prime minister, you will be very much like MMS, directed by your mother. And, you cannot fool the people of India all the time. Your chance is now gone and you and your mom want to pack up and move to Switzerland where you have $2 billions stashed. Be wise and get out while you still have time.

Kumar Chengara (Unknown)Your great grand father, your grand mother, your father and Congress had all the time and power to make it this dream since 1947 and now you are demanding indians must again give you a chance being a branch of the same clans the ability to carry forward as none other is left (?). And as of now instead of industrial hub your family to congress had made a terrorist hub in india & kerala!